245 Crawford St.
Fitchburg, MA
Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Private Obedience Training
At In Stride Pet Dog Training in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, we offer compassionate, one-on-one training designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Private sessions are ideal for focusing on specific goals, behaviors, or skills — all in a calm, structured environment where you and your dog can learn and grow together without distraction.
Whether you're working through challenging behaviors, building foundation skills, or simply seeking more individualized support, our private sessions provide a safe space to make meaningful progress. Even if the behaviors occur in the home or on walks, we can address and improve them through customized training at our center.
Private sessions are 60 minutes and are held at the In Stride Training Center.
Meet Our Trainers
Amy Schuller
Owner and Certified Pet Dog Trainer
Amy offers private training for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and behavioral histories — including reactivity and fear-based challenges. She is a Certified Fear Free Professional and uses force-free, positive methods to guide dogs and their handlers toward a more confident, connected life together.
Sam Gibson
Training Partner
Sam leads private sessions focused on basic obedience, cooperative care, and skill-building for non-reactive dogs. She is certified in Fear-Free Handling and Low-Stress approaches, and is passionate about making training a rewarding, pain-free experience for both handler and dog.
Please note: Sam’s private sessions are not designed for reactive, fearful, or aggressive dogs or puppies.
Below you’ll find separate scheduling calendars for both Amy Schuller and Sam Gibson.
Please choose the trainer whose availability and services best match your needs.
Reliable Obedience Training Gained Through Positive Reinforcement
In the private session you and your pup will master new skills and create a life long bond. You will gain the ability to better understand your dog's body language and behaviour, thus be better equipped to help him/her learn new ways to deal with previous unwanted reactions.
Tailored Training to Meet Specific Needs
My private training is tailored to fit what both the handler and the dog needs. I use methods that make sense to both the pup and owner, and I am determined to set them both up for success. Observing your dog and teaching the handler canine behavior and body language allows one to better understand and communicate accurately to the dog. Learning these techniques help you, understand how positive reinforcement and (how to speak dog) can make training for both parties involved fun and safe.
Benefits of Private Sessions
Dogs can learn new behaviors and acquire the beneficial skills needed to succeed in our human world and families. Often, dogs require some help in learning what is being asked of them, since dog behavior differs from human behavior. I specialize in preventing behavioral problems and help in resolving them as well. In a private session, basic manners and cues are practiced and refined, behavior modification, fear, anxiety and aggression are some of the many options we work with. We also offer newly adopted or purchased puppy/dog training, crate training and house training, mouthing and puppy/adolescent dog topics. Private sessions can be so enriching for both the dog and owner because it can help create relationship you've always dreamed of and have a blast while doing so!